Mexican Independence Day dance celebration

Title

Mexican Independence Day dance celebration

Description

Community members dancing on stage celebrating Mexico's Independence day, which is observed on the 15th and 16th of September. The girls are wearing dresses from the Mexican state of Jalisco. These dresses are known for being styled after Spanish dresses, appearing in Mexico after it was colonized. The dresses are traditionally made out of cotton and are brightly colored and adorned with ribbons.

Date Created

circa 1990s

Subject

Community centers
Clothing and dress--Mexico
Dance
Dancers
Folk dancing, Mexican
Independence Day (Mexico)
Holidays--Mexico
Ethnic & Cultural Studies
Social History
Latino Interest

Place

Cornelius, Oregon

Medium

photographic prints

Identifier

CCpic_400

Rights

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Source

Centro Cultural Photography Collection

Type

Still Image

Collection